Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Emerson Electric Co.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 7, 2002
Reporting Period: This filing serves as a regulatory submission for certifications accompanying the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on the same date. It does not cover a specific financial reporting period itself but references the Q2 2002 period.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing containing certifications rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The filing focuses on compliance with regulatory certification requirements.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Regulatory Compliance: The company furnished certifications under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) regarding:
- SEC Order 4-460 (Exhibit 99.1).
- Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Exhibit 99.2).
Legal Status: The information and exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 9 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full financial results in the Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2002, as this 8-K only contains certifications.
- Confirm the identity of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer who signed the certifications.
- Review the specific language of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 906 certifications in Exhibit 99.2.